Solid Thimbles are used where the sling (or rope) is connected to a straight pin. This makes an excellent permanent installation.

What is a thimble in rigging?

Thimbles are used to protect the eyes of cable, and rope slings from abrasion by providing a solid steel barrier between the fragile cable strands and the other rigging fitting used in the connection. Thimbles also prevent eye deformation or kinking by giving structure to the cable eye.

What is the purpose of a wire rope thimble?

The purpose of thimbles are to underline and support the eyes made by looping the exteriors of wire ropes together. Available in standard duty, heavy duty, zinc plated, galvanized, stainless steel material.